The Caregiving Squeeze on American Women at Work

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Steve Boese

Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer of H3 HR Advisors and Program Chair, HR Technology Conference

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In this episode, Steve discusses the growing caregiving crisis and why it is becoming one of the most powerful forces pushing women out of the U.S. workforce. New research shows caregiving responsibilities now outweigh pay and career concerns as a driver of voluntary exits, especially in workplaces where flexibility is limited. What does this mean for retention, equity, and the future of talent strategy? And how can HR and business leaders respond with policies and support that reflect how people actually live?

 

 

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